Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency tables below to work out the specific requirements for your course.
| Course | Academic requirements | Minimum English language requirements |
|---|
| University English | - Minimum of a High School leaving certificate or equivalent
| - IELTS for UKVI 4.5 with 4.0 in all skills*
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| International Foundation Diplomas | - High School Diploma/High School leaving certificate
- International Baccalaureate, 20 points
- British A levels, EE
- British AS Level, CCC
- iGCSE, 5 subjects at grade C/4 or better
| |
| Four-year degree with integrated foundation | - High School Diploma/High School leaving certificate
- International Baccalaureate, 24 points
- British A levels, CCD or 88 UCAS tariff points
| - IELTS 5.5, with 5.5 in all skills
- Pre-sessional University English
- Some alternative qualifications**
- Find out more
|
| Undergraduate | - A-levels, from BCC
- Recognised foundation course
- International Baccalaureate, from 29 points
| - IELTS 6.0 - 7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
- Some alternative qualifications**
- Find out more
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| Pre-master's courses | - A bachelor's degree result that does not meet the requirement for direct entry onto a postgraduate taught course
- A university or equivalent qualification below bachelor's degree level
| - From IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in all skills
- Pre-sessional University English
- Some alternative qualifications**
|
| Postgraduate taught and research | - For a postgraduate taught degree: a good bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a UK honours degree)
- For the MBA, you must also have 3 years professional work placement experience
- For a postgraduate research degree: a postgraduate master’s degree or good honours bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject
| - From IIELTS 6.0 - 7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
- Pre-sessional University English
- Some alternative qualifications**
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**Entry requirements vary depending on the course you are applying for. Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis.
*For our Pre-sessional University English and 1 year foundation courses you must take a IELTS for UKVI test at a UKVI approved test centre. For other courses we can accept any academic IELTS test and some alternative English qualifications. For further information please visit our English language requirements page.
